Hi Mike,
This makes sense to me. My SW gauge is calibrated with 190 straight up, and then 220 and 270, with those last two very close together. I'm probably at around 230 after everything is fully warm, as well. This seemed high to me, particularly with only 160 water temp, but, from what I'm reading, all seems fine.
Many thanks, as always.
Alan in L.A.
PS Interestingly, the slightly newer SW
oil temp gauges top out at 325, instead of 270. Others must have been concerned, too.
PPS I'm pegging my SW
oil pressure gauge at 80 psi